Google Authenticator 2FA in Linux Lite desktop lacking input?
Greetings, all!
I am using Linux Lite on some remote maintenance systems, and I installed 2FA with Google Authenticator. All works exactly as expected; upon login, I am first asked for my authenticator security code, and then for my password. Also, in Terminal, all sudo functions are the same - first asking for code, then password.
Where I run into problems, is on desktop apps that require root. I click the desktop app, and the only prompt that ever pops up is a single password field. (it is labeled password). This is for doing most things in the GUI that require root. I can't use the authenticator code, and the password alone won't work. The only place in the GUI which works seamlessly with the authenticator code is the initial login, as well as all sudo functions in Terminal - works great.
Forgive me - but am I missing something? Or is it that going forward, ALL activities must be conducted only in terminal that require root? (I hope not - this is for other simple point-and-click users to use as well)...
I really appreciate any input - thanks so much!
Regards,
Mike
I am using Linux Lite on some remote maintenance systems, and I installed 2FA with Google Authenticator. All works exactly as expected; upon login, I am first asked for my authenticator security code, and then for my password. Also, in Terminal, all sudo functions are the same - first asking for code, then password.
Where I run into problems, is on desktop apps that require root. I click the desktop app, and the only prompt that ever pops up is a single password field. (it is labeled password). This is for doing most things in the GUI that require root. I can't use the authenticator code, and the password alone won't work. The only place in the GUI which works seamlessly with the authenticator code is the initial login, as well as all sudo functions in Terminal - works great.
Forgive me - but am I missing something? Or is it that going forward, ALL activities must be conducted only in terminal that require root? (I hope not - this is for other simple point-and-click users to use as well)...
I really appreciate any input - thanks so much!
Regards,
Mike
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Thank you - yes, I knew that but was trying to find a way around for the "Windows-minded" non-technical user. However, this is just a small learning curve and I will have to handle them on a case-by-case basis as they come up. Thanks so much for the reply!
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As an alternative, one call call any application from a terminal session such as
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or become sudo with
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and then launch the application